# Kid-Curated Children's Menus Great Wolf Resort Brought in Real Kids to Revamp Its Kids' Menu By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2018-10-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/great-wolf References: [delish](https://www.delish.com/food-news/a23586613/great-wolf-lodge-junior-chef-council-kids-menu/) & [goodmorningamerica](https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/travel/story/menu-designed-kids-kids-debuts-great-wolf-lodge-57912309) In an effort to offer kids more than hot dogs and French fries, [Great Wolf Resort](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asplash) teamed up with real kids to revamp its children's menu. Back in August, Great Wolf Resort brought in eight kids to create a Junior Chef Council. Many of these kids were the children of influential chefs such as Geoffrey Zakarian, Cat Cora, and Graham Elliot, along with two former MasterChef Jr. winners. Each kid was then tasked with preparing two dishes: one creative take on a kids' menu classic, and one unorthodox idea. The result was creative dishes such as Green Spaghetti and Chicken Meatballs, Macaroni and Cheese Pancakes Paired with Braised Short Rib, and Peppermint S'mores. The top picks were then chosen by the kids themselves for the resort's revamped kids' menu. To sample one of the kid-curated creations, head to one of Great Wolf Resort's 17 locations this fall. Image Credit: *Great Wolf Resort.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Kid-curated Menus:** Restaurants and resorts can benefit from involving kids in the menu creation process by introducing innovative and healthy dishes. - **Celebrity Kid Chefs:** Collaborating with celebrity kid chefs can provide businesses with unique and exciting menu ideas. - **Creative Kids' Menu Classics:** Offering creative twists on classic kids' menu items can appeal to both kids and their parents and create a competitive advantage for businesses. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Hospitality:** Hotels and resorts can enhance their family-friendly image by incorporating kid-curated menus. - **Restaurants:** Restaurants can attract more families by offering creative and healthy options for kids, which are curated with the help of actual kids. - **Food Manufacturing:** Food companies can develop new products by collaborating with kid chefs and incorporating healthy and innovative ingredients into children's meals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Kid-Friendly Recipe Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kid-friendly-recipe.md) - [Child-Targeted Fast-Casual Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepper-lunch-kids-menu.md) - [Kid-Friendly Gourmet Seasonings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gustus-vitae-kids-menu.md) - [Updated Kids Dining Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swiss-chalet-kids-menu.md) - [Fast Casual Kids Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freddys-kids-meals.md) - [Honest Mealtime Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guaranteed-to-be-eaten-by-kids.md) - [Kid-Friendly Sauce Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lost-in-the-sauz.md) - [Family-Friendly Co-Branded Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-chef-x-peppa-pig.md) - [Kid-Friendly Cafe Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pret-a-manger-kids-menu.md)